TYPES OF SOFTWARE Flashcards
an error in a computer program
BUG
software in which the license stipulates that the user cannot see, edit, or manipulate the source code of a software program (two words)
CLOSED SOURCE
to end a program or a process before its completion
ABORT
capable of being used without modification
compatible
a person who uses a product or service on a computer (two words)
end user
an incorrect action attributable to poor judgment, ignorance, or inattention
error
something a computer program is “supposed” to do; these are often reasons to use a particular program or upgrade to a more recent version (f… in plural)
features
a program in which the code is distributed allowing programmers to alter and change the original software as much as they like (two words)
open source
privately developed and owned technology
proprietary
a computer failure due to faulty hardware or a serious software bug
crash
to start a program on a computer
execute